Rahul Gandhi flags 'breakdown' of rail system, asks people to raise voice on his new online platform
New Delhi, Oct 29: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the government over the alleged breakdown of the railway system in meeting the needs of passengers.
He also urged people to raise their voice and share suggestions for improvement on a new platform launched by him -- Awaaz Bharat Ki.
Gandhi said crores of Indians would travel by train this Diwali to visit their families.
He said in a post on X, "Whether it is a daily commuter or a tourist, urban or rural, labourer or industrialist -- railways are a major part or pillar of every Indian's life."
"If our trains stop, India will come to a standstill. India needs a better rail facility for all. But today, from Balasore to Bandra, our railway system is breaking down and unable to meet the needs of passengers," Gandhi alleged.
At this time, when people need to be heard, there is no one to listen to them, the former Congress chief alleged.
"To build a better India, I urge all of you to raise your voice. If you see any shortcomings in the railway system, or have any suggestions for improvement, please share your experience with us: bit.ly/awaazbharatki," Gandhi said.
"Let us together build the India of our dreams," he added.
Gandhi tagged a post by the Congress on hardships being suffered by commuters while returning to their homes during the festival season.
Awaaz Bharat Ki is an initiative by Gandhi to provide a platform for the people of India to share their thoughts, suggestions and concerns directly with his office.
"We value every message, and we will attempt to respond to as many as possible. We encourage organisations representing large groups to reach out, as we aim to hear from diverse communities," the portal home page reads.
इस दिवाली पर करोड़ों भारतीय अपने परिवार से मिलने रेल से यात्रा करेंगे।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 29, 2024
दैनिक यात्री हो या पर्यटक, शहरी हो या ग्रामीण, श्रमिक हो या उद्योगपति - रेलवे हर भारतीय की ज़िंदगी का एक बड़ा हिस्सा या आधार है।
अगर हमारी ट्रेनें रुक जाएं, तो भारत थम जाएगा।
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BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release accused Mihir Shah on ground of 'illegal' arrest
Mumbai (PTI): The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the ground of "illegal" arrest.
Shah, the 24-year-old son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver Rajrishi Bidawat had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained and sought immediate release.
Shah was arrested on July 9, two days after he allegedly rammed his BMW car into a two-wheeler in Mumbai's Worli area, killing 45-year-old woman Kaveri Nakhwa and leaving her husband Pradeep injured.
His driver Bidawat, who was also present in the car at the time of the accident, was arrested on the day of the incident.
As per their pleas, the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which they claimed was in violation of the law.
A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande on Monday dismissed the petitions.
"Both the petitions are dismissed," the court said.
The duo sought their release, claiming any further detention would be in utter violation of the constitutional mandate and a failure to comply with Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Under this section, the police, while arresting a person, have to communicate to him/her full particulars of the offence for which he/she is being arrested or other grounds for such arrest.
Both Shah and Bidawat are presently in judicial custody.
In their habeas corpus (produce the person) petitions filed in the HC in August, Shah and Bidawat claimed their detention was illegal and sought that they be released immediately.
Shah, in the plea, sought quashing of the orders passed by a local court remanding him first in police custody and then judicial custody.
He also sought for his arrest to be declared as illegal.
Shah is accused of speeding off towards the Bandra Worli Sea Link after the accident, even as the woman remained on the bonnet of the car and then got entangled in its wheels, for a distance of more than 1.5 kilometres.
As per police, Shah, who fled from the scene, was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Mihir Shah's father and former Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah had also been arrested in the case, but was later granted bail.
